Modern nonwovens from Freudenberg Performance Materials are high-tech materials with countless possible applications. Today, technical nonwovens are much more than just a fabric. They are a key element for sustainable and high-performance future products that can fulfill many demanding properties.
We are die-hard pioneers and, as inventors, aspire to supply the best and most innovative nonwovens with virtually limitless applications. This drives us to work on continuous improvements in order to lead the market. Our nonwovens are highly developed materials that we can tailor perfectly to your requirements. We manufacture and process industrially using state-of-the-art methods at a high level of quality. Our decades of know-how also allow us to combine our nonwoven laying processes with each other.
We use a wide range of materials to optimally meet the requirements. Polymers such as polyester, polypropylene, polyamide or polyethylene, as well as superabsorbent polymer powders (SAP) and water-soluble binders are just some of the high-performance materials that Freudenberg Performance Materials uses in its nonwovens.
From single-layer swelling nonwovens to hydroactive and hygienic textiles – our solutions are based on the latest fabric and fiber technologies. Through innovative research and development of various material technologies, unique nonwovens are available for a wide range of different applications.
Nonwovens from Freudenberg Performance Materials are used for numerous purposes. Our nonwovens are being applied in medical products, but also in technical applications or in the construction industry. Other areas of application include the energy sector, fuel cells and the automotive industries.
Wherever innovative products can be found, Freudenberg Performance Materials is always there. Leading companies in the chemical, geotextile, feminine hygiene and medical industries trust our expertise. Automotive specialists use needled nonwovens from Freudenberg Performance Materials for innovative cargo covers. Our nonwovens are being applied in the energy industry for light diffusion and battery cell technologies. Discover some of our highlights.
We produce staple fiber nonwovens for technical textiles that impress with their high elasticity and variable grammage as well as their individual adaptability. Depending on the requirements, we use a wide range of raw materials such as synthetic fibers, viscose, natural fibers, glass and carbon fibers.
First, the staple fibers are carefully opened and mixed to ensure even distribution. A carding machine with rotating rollers is used to form the fleece. We use crosslappers to achieve particularly high grammages. The material is then ready for further processing.
Our nonwovens are easy to cut, shape and combine. This saves you time and reduces production costs.
Thanks to a random fiber arrangement, you get an extremely resistant material that can withstand mechanical stress without any problems.
Our nonwovens retain their structure and stability over the long term, even with repeated use, environmental influences or changing load.
Thanks to recycled PET fibers, natural fibers and bio-based materials, you get an environmentally friendly product without chemical binders.
With our advanced technology, we produce spun-bonded nonwovens that impress with their durability, lightness, breathability and cost efficiency. They are ideally suited for environmentally friendly solutions as they are versatile, adaptable and recyclable.
In this process, synthetic polymers are extruded as granules with different geometries. The molten polymer (mainly polyamide, polypropylene, polyester or polyethylene) is spun into endless filaments through spinnerets. These filaments are first cooled and stretched with air below the spinnerets before being deposited on a collecting belt. This process runs continuously.
Outstanding tear and tensile strength thanks to continuous filament fibers. They are particularly resistant to abrasion and mechanical stress.
Our nonwovens provide optimum protection against moisture, oils and solvents, even in extreme environments. They are water-repellent and resistant to chemicals.
Our nonwovens are produced in an energy-efficient manner and do not require any binding agents or chemical additives. This makes them environmentally friendly and cost-effective to produce.
Thanks to recycled raw materials and bio-based materials, you get an environmentally friendly, recyclable product without chemical binders.
In the meltblown process, polymers are melted, sprayed through fine nozzles to form microfine fibers and blown through hot air onto a work surface, swirling them in a calculated manner. The fibers combine to form a fine, dense nonwoven with unique properties.
In this process, synthetic polymers are extruded as granules with different geometries. The molten polymer (mainly polypropylene, polyester or polyethylene) is spun into continuous filaments through spinnerets. These filaments are first cooled and stretched with air below the spinnerets before being deposited on a collecting belt. This process runs continuously.
Meltblown nonwovens often have hydrophobic properties due to the polymers used, so that liquids and aerosols do not penetrate easily.
Meltblown nonwovens are extremely light and thin, but at the same time dense and robust. This enables high functionality without additional weight.
Despite its high density, the fabric remains breathable while allowing moisture to escape, preventing heat build-up.
Meltblown nonwovens can be adapted to specific applications through various post-treatments and can be produced quickly and efficiently.
The wetlaid process enables the formation of very uniform nonwovens, high weight and thickness accuracy as well as a defined pore size and high porosity.
Freudenberg Performance Materials offers unique possibilities for wetlaid production. Our technology enables the production of nonwovens with a weight of 8 to 250 g/m² with a wide range of fibers.
In the wetlaid process, short-cut fibers of up to 12 mm in length are suspended in water in large tanks. The water-fiber or water-pulp dispersion is then pumped and continuously deposited on an inclined forming fabric. The water is extracted, filtered and recycled. In addition to synthetic fibers, glass fibers, for example, can also be processed.
The fibers are evenly distributed in an aqueous suspension, resulting in a very homogeneous material structure.
Due to the tight fiber entanglement, wet laid nonwovens are dimensionally stable and have a high tensile strength and retain their structure even after repeated use.
Cellulose or viscose wet laid nonwovens have an excellent water absorption capacity.
They can bind and store liquids very well.
As the fibers are strongly bonded, there is little fiber shedding or particle release.
This is particularly important for sterile applications and cleanrooms.
Whether you can fall back on a nonwoven from our standard portfolio or whether we develop a customized product together with you - together we will find the right solution for your requirements – tailored to your markets.
